erehdyksellä

erehdyksellä is a Finnish word that translates to "by mistake" or "erroneously" in English. It is an adverbial form derived from the noun erehdys, meaning "mistake" or "error." The suffix -llä indicates the adessive case, which in this context denotes a manner or circumstance.

The word erehdyksellä is commonly used to describe actions or occurrences that happen unintentionally. For example, one might say "lapsi rikkoi maljakon erehdyksellä" which translates to "the child broke the vase by mistake." It implies a lack of intent to cause harm or damage.

This term is part of the everyday Finnish vocabulary and is frequently encountered in both spoken and written language. It is a straightforward and unambiguous way to convey that something happened due to an oversight or an accidental deviation from the intended course of action. The concept of making errors is universal, and erehdyksellä provides the specific linguistic tool in Finnish to articulate such instances. Understanding this word is key to grasping nuances of accidental actions in Finnish.